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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1904
Page
6
An editorial condemns Daniel J. Sully for a bold cotton corner that disrupted price levels, damaged a major industry, and raised costs for cloth. It forecasts temporary pain for workers but expects rapid market recovery and relief as his fictitious control collapses now.
The Northern Securities ruling charges the Attorney General to enforce the law and push pending anti trust suits. With $475000 unspent from a $500000 appropriation and cases like the Chicago beef trust and eight railroads awaiting action, questions arise if Attorney General Knox will proceed or halt. The decision implies continued enforcement, not retreat, and challenges Knox to move now.
The Masters Bakers' Association is accused of breaking Massachusetts law by selling 28 ounce loaves instead of the legal two pounds. The Post urges swift arrest of any baker selling underweight bread, arguing the law protects the poor and must be enforced, with Judge Emmons to act.
Editorial questions President Roosevelt and Attorney General Hill on enforcing law after a Supreme Court ruling. It notes political pressure in the campaign era and asks how they will handle the remaining $500,000 set aside for the court indicated purpose amid alleged trusts and brigandage not yet in court.
An analysis argues that Japan and Russia incur vast war costs with little return. War drains capital, disrupts trade, and lowers productive output, while claims of future reimbursement are dismissed as optimistic. The piece contends universal peace is the era’s essential business proposition.
The appointment confirms Roosevelt administration influence as opposition leader Hanna dies. Critics attacked Wood’s fitness and alleged improprieties, aided by Rathbone’s embezzlement link. The debate framed as defending Hanna’s protege versus Roosevelt’s chum, yet Wood’s promotion stands as favoritism triumph. History shows royal favorites sometimes become great generals.
Stealthy Steve senses danger aboard the Helgramite after a tense deck vigil. A monster airship looms at the rail, Baron Hizzizzan grabs Mrs Miskell as a man leaps aboard and chaos erupts. The next chapter promises the rescue and continuation tomorrow.
Readers write in to debate supporting Russia or Japan. F Percy Willard argues for Russia as a Christian nation and warns against a Japanese “yellow peril.” Thomas Hanney cites Alaska sale and friendship with the U S. Arthur Baeh r counters that Russia enslaves its people and Japan’s educated populace outstrips Russia.
Letters from readers urge sympathy for Japan in its conflict with Russia and China. One author denounces Russia for broken promises and despotism, while another argues Americans should back Japan to promote liberty for Corea and Manchuria and oppose oppression in European Russia.
A Boston letter asserts that the American people should sympathize with Russia as a Christian European power and notes past Civil War aid. The writer argues against opposing Russia and condemns race overtones, signing as Alexander Sarni from 2 Margaret Street dated March 18.
The article catalogs varied topics: General Dick as Ohio’s notable Senate candidate with a modest fortune and a critic of party finance, Ruth Hanna McCormick funding Miss Porter’s School in Farmington, Paderewski protesting Prussian policy by blocking his opera in Poznan, the Roxburghes planning a London residence with an American style, James Bryce joining the Academie des Sciences in Paris, and Bishop Galloway delivering Tuskegee Institute’s commencement sermon on May 22.
Dauber questions whyPaintly remains in art if money is scarce. Paintly replies that painting keeps creditors from demanding bills, framing art as a financial shield rather than a vocation.
A comical domestic quarrel unfolds over trousers remade from the eldest son’s old clothes. The wife demands practical attire while the husband protests, vowing not to wear them and threatening to die first to avoid the change.
A curious parlor demonstration describes taking three deep breaths and placing fingertips under the edge to make the table rise, followed by a warning to stop giggling as the trick unfolds.
We maintain a strong reputation for reliability with every garment made to a stated intention. If problems occur we are available from 8 A.M. to 6 P.M. and 10 P.M. Saturdays to make good, offering topcoats at 15 dollars with coverts ox fords and black undressed worsteds. Raincoats emphasize fancy Scotches and worsteds, with special 15 dollar raincoats for 17 to 19 year olds in handsome catch cheviot, double-breasted with long lapels and outside breast pocket.
Mrs. Parker proposes using the new phonograph at a missionary meeting. The preacher, Brother Elliott, agrees only cautiously. After mixing hymn records with comic tunes like Mr Dooley, Mr Parker reveals he rearranged the alphabet to fit the tracks, amusing himself at the preacher’s expense.
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